The Cat Cafes of Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia occupies a long peninsula just south of Thailand with its capital city Kuala Lumpur somewhere in the middle. KL, as its commonly referred to, is a city filled with skyscrapers and mosques, offering up a memorable combination of history and the future.

But there was one aspect of KL that was especially unforgettable- its amazing cat cafes.

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Paula LaBine
The Coolest Cat Cafe Names

Cat cafe names are known for being cute, but with nearly 700 of them globally, it’s inevitable that a few will stand out as exceptionally clever.

Dare I say, they might even be considered cool?

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Paula LaBine
Special Guest Post: This is Cat Country

I’m pleased to announce a new series of guest posts here at The Neighbor’s Cat, and the first up is a story featuring cats from the recently released book Formosa Moon.

One part memoir, one part travel guide, and completely entertaining, Formosa Moon features the cultural journey of an American expat couple living in Taiwan.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Singapore

In the lead up to our Six-Asian-Cities-In-Six-Weeks whirlwind cat cafe tour, I was especially looking forward to Singapore.

Known for its glittering skyline, steamy climate and melting pot of citizenry, this wealthy city/country offers so much to see and do that I was worried that Singapore’s cat cafes would have difficulty measuring up.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of New York City

New York City is one of the world’s biggest tourist draws, with storied attractions and inspiration around every corner. Now, there is another reason to visit the Big Apple- its wonderful cat cafes.

Ranging from posh and hip to down-to-earth and heartwarming, the cat cafes of New York all feature rescue cats, which makes visiting not only fun, but also makes a difference.

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Paula LaBine
The Five Best Cat Cafes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most exciting international cities in the world.  Despite the energy-sapping heat and humidity, it teems with vitality, from ultramodern Hong Kong Island and its architectural skyline to mysterious Kowloon with its lively neighborhoods and street markets.

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The Cat Cafes of Thailand

Last year, we had fun visiting the cat cafes of Europe but officially entered serious cat cafe territory when we set foot in Asia.

Thailand was the first stop on our six month tour of the beautiful continent and we found a variety of cat cafes to satisfy our (and your) kitty loving ways.  

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Paula LaBine